Korean Journal of Culture and Social Issue (한국심리학회지 : 문화 및 사회문제)

Korean Psychological Association of Culture and Social Issues (한국문화및사회문제심리학회)
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Disaster prevention as community education: From the viewpoint of activity theory

  • Koichi Suwa (Center for Human Activity Theory Kansai University ) ;
  • Fuyuhiko Yamamoto (Center for Human Activity Theory Kansai University ) ;
  • Tomohide Atsumi (Center for the Study of Communication-Design Osaka University)
  • Received : 2008.01.16
  • Published : 2008.02.28
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Abstract

There are many social issues that should be solved through activity in the local community, such as community development, social service, environmental protection and disaster prevention. Despite a large number of activities, they are not always effective. In this investigation, we examine some alternative approaches to disaster prevention in local communities based on Japanese research and practices. Activity theory (Engestr öm, 1987) was adopted as a theoretical viewpoint. Implications for community education, which is another important issue in the community, are also discussed.

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